Sir Roger Gale is the longest-serving MP currently in parliament, having been first elected in June 1983, and ranks first among Conservative MPs for length of service. He has cast 309 votes out of 575 eligible divisions, achieving a 53.74% participation rate and ranking 249th overall among active MPs. He has made 490 contributions across 261 debates, ranking 79th overall in debate participation, with his contributions focusing on procedural matters, foreign affairs and defence, and environment and climate issues. There is a notable divergence between his debate and voting participation, with his debate contributions significantly outranking his voting activity.

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